Enjoy – with regular live acoustic music, gin tasting events and much more, Porters is not just a restaurant – it is a venue, somewhere you can have a quiet romantic meal or somewhere you can spend the whole night socialising with friends. It’s very different from your standard London Dry Gin—made with juniper, citrus, and coriander, it’s less dry and boasts a subtle sweetness. An abundance of different roots added to the blend of botanical also makes it more earthy and round than your standard gin. Linden Pride, co-owner of Dante NYC, notes it is particularly excellent in a martini. “Preferred as a 50/50 martini, Fords Gin has the bright citrus notes, and mild juniper palate that gives this gin the strength to be easily distinguished in a martini, whilst having the nuances to balance with the fragrance of the vermouth." Made with Italian juniper berries and orris root, Spanish almonds and lemons, grains of paradise from West Africa, and Chinese licorice, Bombay Sapphire is the product of a 1761 gin distillery founded by Thomas Dakin in Warrington, England. The London Dry Gin, spotted easily because of its distinct, bright blue bottle, is aromatic and crisp, and holds up delightfully in a martini.

The gin is distilled at Antica Distilleria Quaglia, a Piedmont distillery that produces a wide variety of Italian amaros and vermouths, so expect the flavors to pair particularly well with the red vermouth and bitter notes of a classic Negroni. Porter’s Tropical Old Tom Gin is distilled using a low-temperature distillation on a rotary evaporator. This distillation technique is often referred to as “cold distillation” or “vacuum distillation.” The increased pressure reduces the temperatures needed to distill— and is ideal for gins which work with delicate ingredients, like white tea for example, where heat would degrade their flavor. Each botanical is distilled individually and then blended. If you’re going to make the classic Italian drink — supposedly created in 1919 at Caffe Casoni in Florence — it makes sense to match the drink with an extra Italian gin . Portofino Gin uses botanicals grown on the hills surrounding the seaside town of Portofino in the North West of the country. It’s juniper and citrus forward, slightly bitter and floral, with bright notes of grapefruit and rose petals. All facts which make this gin excellent in a martini, but those citrus notes lend itself particularly well to a martini and adds a brightness to the gin-heavy negroni.Pink gins, as the name may hint, have a rosy hue to them. This color can come from a number of sources, from the addition of bitters into the gin or the maceration of botanicals and fruits, like strawberries, roses, or pink peppercorns, post-distillation. Thanks to innovation in the non-alcoholic space, there are now plenty of zero-proof gins that mimic the juniper characteristics without the proof, for when you’re craving a negroni or spritz but not the hangover. The line of Porter’s Gins are produced in Aberdeen, Scotland at a microbrewery, turned distillery. Tasting Notes Gin has a pine taste from the juniper berries, which are its signature ingredient. However, the prominence of the pine taste varies depending on the style of gin and the botanicals that are added during distillation. Fruity, aromatic gins are smoother and sweeter than a classic dry gin.

While many of your favorite gins likely come from England, America’s distilling scene is having a gin moment. Homegrown producers are re-envisioning London dry and Old Tom gin with an American lean, highlighting locally sourced, all-American botanicals. Case in point: Gray Whale Gin, a California-based gin brand that sources ingredients from the West Coast, including Baja limes, Sonoma fir, wild-foraged sea kelp from the shores of Mendocino, and almonds from Central California. The measure of a university includes looking at the success of its alumni, and the team at Porter’s Gin is an excellent example of one of the many success stories that have grown from the university community.”The launch of our Aberdeen 2040 strategy at the beginning of our 525th year set out our commitment towards sustaining our contribution to the success of Aberdeen and the surrounding region so we are delighted to work with Porter’s on this inspiring project. Ben Iravani said: “We met while studying at the university in 2003 and have so many happy memories of our time at Aberdeen, so we are delighted to work with them and to be able to help provide support to students by contributing to the 525 Bursary Fund. Porter’s Tropical Old Tom Gin is a nicely made gin that retains some beautiful, delicate flavors from delicate ingredients. It’s a fun contemporary style gin that is better considered a contemporary dry gin than an Old Tom. There are four main styles of gin. London dry gin is very dry with a strong juniper taste. Plymouth Gin is fruity and aromatic, Old Tom gin is sweeter and smoother than London dry gin. New Western, also called new American gin, new world gin, or international gin, is a gin where the juniper taste is less prominent and calls for an expanded cast of botanicals to make the blend. Genever, a Dutch variation that is the origin of all other gins, is sweet when aged and drier and lighter when young. Other celebrations commemorating the special occasion throughout the year include a host of 525 themed events, an ambitious campaign to recognise 525 exceptional university alumni, the introduction of the 525 Bursary Fund, and now the launch of a local gin.

In celebration of our 525th anniversary, we've teamed up with award-winning distillers Porter’s Gin to create a Limited Edition 525 University of Aberdeen Gin. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms.Professor George Boyne, vice chancellor and principal of the university added: “We are all extremely proud of our history at the university and our 525 celebrations reflect both that pride and our vision for the future. In our research, we found that bartenders adore the herbaceous and delicately floral Fords Gin. Drinking on a budget? Bombay Sapphire Gin may cost less than other bottles—but it sure doesn't taste like it. What to Look for in Gin Style Flavor: Smooth, slightly rich mouthfeel with some hints of orange blossom honey. Quiet at first, it builds to a moderate intensity mid-palate, largely focused on fruit. Dried papaya and orange blossoms. Both spirits giants and independent producers have developed canned versions of classic drinks – think Margaritas, Espresso Martinis and more. Bars, too, have gotten in on the trend, canning their own unique house favourites for consumers to enjoy at home and on the go. The pleasant mouthfeel and delightful Neroli buoyed floral palate work well for a very contemporary Martini. Overall, Porter’s Tropical Old Tom Gin

Situated at the heart of Dundee’s vibrant City Quay, Porters is just a stones throw from Dundee City Centre. By combining delicious, locally sourced, food and drink, stunning surrounding s and of course great service, Porters is now the place to eat and socialise in Dundee. At Porters our motto is simple – Eat, Drink, Enjoy. As for gin and tonics, I think the world is your oyster," says Heather Perkins, bar manager at DiAnoia’s Eatery in Pittsburgh. "With only two ingredients, it's more important that your tonic and gin are a complement to one another. You can adapt the tonic for the gin or adjust the gin for the tonic, depending on what you have. This is where you can experiment and have fun, especially with garnishes. For a martini, I like Monkey 47,” describes Spencer Elliott of Bounce Sporting Club in New York City. “A gin that might hit your wallet a bit more than the others but delivers just as much. Rich and smooth this gin pairs excellently with a bit of vermouth."No, on average, gin and vodka are similar in their alcohol content but in the high-percentage spectrum of vodkas, vodka is stronger than gin. The minimum ABV (alcohol by volume) percentage of gin varies; in Europe it is 37.5 percent and in the United States 40 percent ABV. If you can't find Portofino, we do also recommend Monkey 47 for a Negroni. It's complex, flavorful profile will nicely complement the oft-overbearing Campari. That being said, mixed the tropical fruit notes come through nicely. It’s a great pairing for nearly all mixers: Gin and Soda, Gin and Tonic or Gin and Lemonade. The fruit is a nice addition and certainly star a bit above the juniper.